"Banks have made money out of New Zealand recently by getting rid of people. I'm in the business of treating investment as growing jobs, and growing the ability of people to create more wealth - that's not what banks do."

Mr Jones isn't sure about the specifics of the relationship between Westland Milk and its bank, but he's sure giving them the loan was the right choice.

"The dairy company said this enables them to grow a lot quicker, to expedited, move up the value chain and that's exactly what we should should be doing in that part of New Zealand."

Watch the full interview with Shane Jones above.

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